Setting boundaries is something I learned a lot about in my late teenage years when I was working as a therapeutic support worker in summer camps for “difficult children.” You see, a lot of these challenging children (they quickly get stigmatized as aggressive, hyperactive, depressive…) have a problem with understanding boundaries. When is it not funny anymore? When is it not … [Read more...]
I Like To Write
I postponed this moment for a long time. In fact, this is the first new blog post in 3 months. What was holding me back? Who knows, it's hard to say objectively. A cocktail of different fears I suppose. Let's explore them for fun: -I was busy with the book launch -I wanted to devote enough time & energy in my intimate relationships -I needed to take on more … [Read more...]
Live The Good Life & Travel the World for €500 a Month
“I want to travel but…” That´s how most people talk about their life-long dreams of traveling. There´s a big fat BUT at the end of the sentence. That but will kill your dreams, guaranteed. Don´t believe me? Go to ANY elderly home. Talk to people there, especially the ones about to die soon, you can kind of tell. The “but” disappeared now, however, there´s something different … [Read more...]
Life Out Of A Suitcase
Life Out Of A Suitcase (2min read time) Whenever I leave to go travel again, my friends and family usually say the same thing, in one way or another: “You´ve really got the guts. To just pack everything you have in a suitcase and go, that´s crazy.” But the reality is, I don´t have any more guts than the regular person. It´s a clear strategy, actually easier and … [Read more...]
Interesting Shit that Happens when Living without an Alarm Clock
It´s not all sunshine and rainbows. Thank you, Captain Obvious! However, that´s the gist. If you´re short on time, or are reading this because you´re procrastinating, feel free to go back to work. If not, let me explain. Oh, upfront, no, you´re not living an alarm-free lifestyle if you are a student. If you´re a student, life should be about getting wasted as often as … [Read more...]